Mitosis

Question 1

Mitosis

Answer 1

A form of cell division that produces two genetically identical diploid daughter cells

Question 2

Diploid

Answer 2

The presence of two complete sets of chromosomes in an organism’s cell

Question 3

Haploid

Answer 3

The presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism’s cell

Question 4

Asexual Reproduction

Answer 4

The reproductive process resulting in genetically identical offspring being produced from one parent

Question 5

When does mitosis occur?

Answer 5

During growth, repair, cloning & asexual reproduction

Question 6

Growth

Answer 6

A permanent increase in mass & size

Question 7

1st step (Prophase)

Answer 7

(DNA Replication) All the chromosomes in the parent cell are duplicated, forming chromatids before the cell divides

Question 8

2nd step (Metaphase)

Answer 8

The chromosomes line up across centre of the cell, attaching to the spindle

Question 9

3rd step (Anaphase)

Answer 9

The chromosomes are pulled apart, and a nuclear envelope forms around each set

Question 10

4th step (Telophase)

Answer 10

Chromosomes arrive at opposite sides. Two genetically identical diploid daugher cells are obtained.

Question 11

What are chromatids held together with?

Answer 11

Centromere is the structure that holds two chromatids together